National flags emerged from a colourful history that includes military banners, royal standards and maritime communication. Roman legions and armies in Mongolia and China pioneered flags in battle.

Every national flag tells a story. Stitched into the colors, symbols, and patterns of these rectangular pieces of cloth are centuries of history, sacrifice, cultural identity, and national aspiration.

Pt. 1. Flags through the ages. The origin and development of flags -- All about flags -- Emperors, sovereigns and presidents -- Government flags -- Military signs -- Navy ensigns and flags -- Flag ...

Across England, flags are visible like never before. They are being hoisted on lamp-posts. Hastily painted representations of the St George’s flag, typically little more than a couple of red lines ...